6 Unwritten Rules and Habits of Marijuana Smoking You Need to Know

It’s sort of funny. Smoking marijuana began as a rebellious act, something outside the norm. But, it now has a lot of rules.

Over
time, smokers have established a whole system of behaviors, an
etiquette, if you will. If you are a new smoker, you may find you’re not
following the rules. So, here are six unwritten rules and habits of
marijuana you need to know.

#1 – Making the pass.

No
one knows how it started, but you are expected to defer to whoever
rolls the joint. The roller gets to light the spliff, take the first
hit, and pass it clockwise at will. Whenever it gets to you, you take
your two puffs maximum, flick the ash, and pass it clockwise again.

The
social circle expects everyone to share alike, so you don’t want to
bogart (commandeer) the treat. If you break the clockwise passage by
telling a long story or joke, you will upset the circle. And, whatever
you do, don’t talk about anything depressing because everyone’s there to
chill.

#2 – Don’t slobber.

Everyone
wants their share, so you should handle the smoke gently. You should
not reshape it or squeeze it. And, you surely don’t want to slobber all
over the mouthpiece. It’s not sanitary, and it will destroy the
carefully rolled joint.

If
you are a new smoker and don’t know how to handle the passing and the
puffing, you should make everyone know. They’ve been in your shoes and
are very happy to coach you. Marijuana smokers have a firm community
willing to help you join.

Don’t
join the circle if you are sick. The others will understand and
appreciate your not passing your germs. They’ll be okay with you smoking
a private pipe if you just let them know.

#3 – Share the load.

Abby
Hutmacher, writing for the Colorado Pot Guide, makes the point that
it’s only fair to share the cost in some way or another. You can
contribute a bud to the party. But, if you can’t you can bring some
munchies or beverages, something worth about $5 as a polite gesture.

If
you’re smoking someone else’s stash, it’s another reason not to consume
the joint that’s being passed. It’s also good reason not to complain
about the selection or quality of the strain. If you could do better,
you should do it and not blame your provider.

Sometimes,
sharing means not participating. If some of the people in the gathering
don’t want to smoke, that’s their choice, and you should not bad mouth
them either.

#4 – Be respectful.

If
you are a guest at someone’s home, you should respect their house. This
means taking care not to burn, ash, or trash the furniture, carpeting,
or décor.

You
don’t blow smoke in someone else’s face. You don’t share with pets, and
the group should really hold off their fun until any children are out
of the picture.

If
there are novice smokers in the group, you want to make everyone
comfortable, especially since they might experience some anxiety. And,
it behooves you not to con guests, experienced or not, into super
strains that produce paranoia.

Respect
also means not spitting, so it you’re are tempted, you should leave the
room for the bathroom. And, most marijuana smokers do not welcome
cigarette smokers to the circle, so if you smoke tobacco, you can smoke
outside. In any case, The California Aggie recommends that you don’t want to walk off with anyone else’s lighter.

#5 – Smoke and stay.

It’s
rude to smoke and leave. If it’s a smoking circle, you should leave
time for some relaxed conversation, for a movie, or for some music. This
shares and extends the experience.

If
you’re smoking after dinner, it’s only courteous to remain for talk.
Marijuana is likely to make you chatty in the first place, but it also
draws people together with a few less inhibitions. And, that’s what
makes community out of a group.

The
key purpose in the smoking is the desire to chill. Of course, how you
chill means different things to different people. For the dedicate
pothead, chill means couchlock and video games. But, the occasional
users want smart and intelligent conversation or a chance to enjoy the
view or listen to the music, whatever it takes to make a shared
experience.

#6 – Be good to your dealer.

If
your only option is the black market, it pays to treat your dealer
well. You want to control the situation; otherwise, you’ll find yourself
skulking around the edge of danger.

Always
travel with a companion to the designated area for exchange with
someone you haven’t dealt with before. It’s smart to drive a
non-descript vehicle and drive carefully but calmly.

Try
to work with a dealer who you can meet someplace less suspect than
behind a Dunkin’ Donuts at 3:00 in the morning. And, if the dealer is
delivering, you might offer an invitation to enter, enjoy a snack, or
share the smoke.

If
you live and buy in a state where weed is legal, you’ll want to be
polite with your retail store budtender. They deserve thanks and
appreciation for their service and expertise. Well-trained, they are
positioned to advise you on purchases and coach you on your next steps
in your cannabis selection. You can share your experiences with other
strains and ask for help in making better or more suitable future
choices.

Follow the “club” rules

Cradi
Jordan of Lady Bud defines etiquette as “a code of behavior that
delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary
conventional norms within a society, social class, or group. And,
according to Emily Post, it is a method of ‘treating people with
consideration, respect, and honesty. It means being aware of how our
actions affect those around us’.”

Most
weed smokers are not lone tokers. They will form or join a smallish
group of friends or co-workers in a pattern of behaviors surrounding
their purchase and use of cannabis product. In time, you’ll find the
specific group will establish its own code of behavior, including some
rules not listed here. And, that’s okay, but these six unwritten rules
and habits of marijuana smoking you need to know will help you get a comfortable start.

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